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Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was intense Sunday night between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors.
The Thunder rolled through the Warriors beating them 133-105 bringing them to 2-1 in the 7 game series. Warriors fans were shocked at how their beloved team was performing on the court.
Even Ayesha Curry took to Twitter citing the Warriors’ not so great performance.
Man we are so out of character tonight! Hard to watch. Still have faith though… Always. That why it’s a series and not 1 game I guess. 😌
— Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) May 23, 2016
One player, not so out of character was Draymond Green. Known for getting under the skin of his opponents, it’s no surprise that fans were screaming “kick him out!” to the power forward after his latest act of unfriendly sportsmanship. In the second quarter of Sunday night’s game, Green was fouled by OKC’s Steven Adams.
What came next was quite the surprise.
Green extended his right leg forward, hitting Adams in the groin. It was a kick that brought Adams to his knees.
Fans are split on whether the kick was intentional or not. Either way, Green is denying that he did it intentionally.
“If I come punch you in your head, I probably did that on purpose because I’m going to intentionally use my arm,” Green said in an interview. “I don’t think you could ever really compare a leg to an arm. … So I don’t think it can be compared to a punch, my leg going in the air. It’s completely different.”
Draymond denies he intentionally kicked Adams: “I’m sure he wants to have kids one day, I’m not trying to end that on the basketball court.”
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 23, 2016
Green pulled a similar move in Game 2. Coincidence?
But there’s more to the story because apparently a small beef has been brewing between the players.
Steven Adams on if Draymond Green’s roaming defense makes him more annoying: “He’s peaked with annoyingness” pic.twitter.com/jxqBT0KTGZ
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 20, 2016
In response to that Green told reporters, ” I just be me.” He went on to say, “I don’t go into the game saying, ‘I’ve got to get in Steven Adams’ head’. I go into the game saying I’ve got to do what I need to do to help this team win.”
Looks like that kick could land Green on the bench for game 4. The NBA will make a decision ahead of Tuesday night’s showdown.
If you’re wondering the likelihood of Green getting suspended, USA Today’s Sam Amick provides further insight from previous games.
Oh, @sam_amick with the precedent breakdown. https://t.co/1lOPxS1fyq pic.twitter.com/qBW2NmUuCz
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) May 23, 2016
Losing Draymond Green could potentially hurt the Warriors who need him in game 4 to tie the series.
Until then we can count on Ayesha and Steph to pray off the haters.
Blocking out the words of haters and taking in the word of the Lord. He directs my path and orders my steps. Dreaming BIG. #IWILL
— Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) May 22, 2016
